[[{"value":"Africa stands at the forefront of global youth demographics, boasting over 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. Recognizing the pivotal role of young entrepreneurs in propelling economic progress, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org), emphasized the significance of nurturing this demographic during the AEC’s Business Development Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs. With 600 million Africans lacking electricity access, the transformative impact of […]

[[{"value":"The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033 (https://apo-opa.co/4aKxNom), a blueprint to confront Africa’s pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly back on track towards sustained economic growth and prosperity. Unveiling the strategy during the Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said, “As Africa’s premier development finance institution, and Africa’s solutions bank, we are acutely aware […]

[[{"value":"Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow three-fold by 2040, highlighting a strategic opportunity for African producers to increase output and the development of untapped mineral deposits. A shift in focus by global players towards African projects has created an opportunity for the continent to leverage new and existing regulations to attract foreign investment in mining. The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Summit – taking place November 6–7 […]

[[{"value":"Ambassador at Large and Special Envoy for Energy Security at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vaclav Bartuska will participate as a speaker during this year’s Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference and exhibition. Bartuska’s participation at AOG 2024 – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda under the theme Driving Exploration and Development Towards Increased Production in Angola – is expected to drive efforts towards economic diversification and multilateral development. Organized […]

[[{"value":"Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading pan-African trade and investment platform, will host the 10th annual Africa Debate on 6th June at the Guildhall, London, under the theme of "Africa’s role in a changing global order.” The Africa Debate is London’s leading Africa-focused investment forum.  Throughout the conference speakers will discuss and debate the continent’s trade and investment landscape, as well as its leadership position on the international stage. Programme highlights […]

[[{"value":"­With Spain’s commitment of $2.3 billion in funding to South Africa and its recently announced support for green hydrogen projects in Mauritania, the country joins France, Germany, Italy, the EU and the UK as European nations step up their commitment to clean energy development in the African continent. But is the private sector ready for the investment opportunities that could potentially double those commitments? Renewable energy capacity in Africa has […]

[[{"value":"Pantum, a renowned global printer manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Gitex Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent's largest tech and startup exhibition. Taking place on May 29-31 in Marrakech, Morocco, this event brings together top technological advancements and innovators from around the world. Visitors can find Pantum at Stand 4A-7, Hall 4, where the company will showcase its latest products, including the Smart Classic series, the Vibrant 20 […]

[[{"value":"East Africa is fastest growing region, West Africa to pick up, and Southern Africa to record slight increase in growth; Report proposes bold reforms of the global financial architecture, stronger African voice in MDBs. African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According to the latest African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook (https://apo-opa.co/3KrFNjn), 41 countries on the continent are projected to experience stronger growth rates in 2024 […]

[[{"value":"Dubai Internet City showcases homegrown entrepreneurial excellence at GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco; The globally influential tech hub has led the Middle East’s digital transformation drive for 25 years. Dubai Internet City is reinforcing the profound significance of collaboration to nurture impactful innovation that harnesses emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) as the region’s leading technology hub spotlights entrepreneurial successes from its ecosystem at GITEX Africa, held in Morocco on […]